Untreated, unscreened wastewater has been discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.
Due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area, the short outfall is discharging untreated, unscreened wastewater into Tarakena Bay from 2.26pm on 5 June. There was a previous discharge via the short outfall between approximately 2-4am on 5 June.
Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast. Public Health information is available here.